Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | RUGBY, Warwickshire, CV23 1ED |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b6d17ffe-048f-4e56-b8f9-83fc47f01c27 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Houlton School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a strong focus on supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. SEMH forms a significant part of our SEND profile, and we require someone who can make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing, behaviour, and learning of our most vulnerable students. We are looking for a candidate who can work closely with class teachers, the pastoral team, and the SEND department to deliver bespoke SEMH interventions tailored to individual student needs. This includes providing targeted 1:1 support, small-group sessions, and in-class assistance to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive engagement in learning. A key part of the role will also involve identifying concerns and making referrals to external agencies, ensuring that students receive timely and appropriate support beyond the classroom. The successful candidate will be confident in liaising with professionals such as educational psychologists, counselling services, Early Help, and other external partners, always advocating for the needs of the child. You will join a warm, collaborative, and supportive team who are passionate about improving outcomes for students with SEMH needs. We will provide training, guidance, and ongoing development opportunities to help you feel confident and successful in the role. This position is highly rewarding and ideal for individuals with SEMH experience or a strong interest in pastoral care. It is also excellent preparation for those considering future training—many of our teaching assistants progress into teaching through the Houlton Teaching School, and the Transforming Lives Educational Trust offers strong pathways for career development.
What the school offers its staff
A caring school on a 20 acre, green-field campus that is small enough to know every pupil’s name and story, yet large enough to offer an exciting breadth of curriculum, including our brand new Sixth Form, which launches in September 2026. You’ll be working within a community of passionate, committed colleagues who genuinely support each other. A staff well-being team implements various strategies to boost staff engagement including various activities, events, conferences, and many other staff benefits. Excellent opportunities to develop and grow in the successful and expanding Transforming Lives Educational Trust, a growing Multi-academy Trust based within the local community.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Transforming Lives Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, contractors, parents and pupils to share this commitment.
Houlton School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a strong focus on supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. SEMH forms a significant part of our SEND profile, and we require someone who can make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing, behaviour, and learning of our most vulnerable students. We are looking for a candidate who can work closely with class teachers, the pastoral team, and the SEND department to deliver bespoke SEMH interventions tailored to individual student needs. This includes providing targeted 1:1 support, small-group sessions, and in-class assistance to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive engagement in learning. A key part of the role will also involve identifying concerns and making referrals to external agencies, ensuring that students receive timely and appropriate support beyond the classroom. The successful candidate will be confident in liaising with professionals such as educational psychologists, counselling services, Early Help, and other external partners, always advocating for the needs of the child. You will join a warm, collaborative, and supportive team who are passionate about improving outcomes for students with SEMH needs. We will provide training, guidance, and ongoing development opportunities to help you feel confident and successful in the role. This position is highly rewarding and ideal for individuals with SEMH experience or a strong interest in pastoral care. It is also excellent preparation for those considering future training—many of our teaching assistants progress into teaching through the Houlton Teaching School, and the Transforming Lives Educational Trust offers strong pathways for career development.
What the school offers its staff
A caring school on a 20 acre, green-field campus that is small enough to know every pupil’s name and story, yet large enough to offer an exciting breadth of curriculum, including our brand new Sixth Form, which launches in September 2026. You’ll be working within a community of passionate, committed colleagues who genuinely support each other. A staff well-being team implements various strategies to boost staff engagement including various activities, events, conferences, and many other staff benefits. Excellent opportunities to develop and grow in the successful and expanding Transforming Lives Educational Trust, a growing Multi-academy Trust based within the local community.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Transforming Lives Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, contractors, parents and pupils to share this commitment.